The following information is a weekly review of the calls for service that were reported to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Communications Office. If you have any questions or would like an explanation of the call types listed please call 878-9600. We will not regularly post any information as to[Read More…]
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Memorial Notice: Jerry Earl Moomey
Jerry Earl Moomey March 9, 1936 ~ Sept. 15, 2019 Memorial Services TBA. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to The American Cancer Society through Grant Mortuary, P.O. Box 333 Meeker, CO 81641.
Rangely Junior High football wins 50-20 over Soroco
RANGELY | Rangely Junior High football bounced back from last week’s loss with a big 50-20 win over the South Routt County (Soroco) Rams. Eighth grader Koby Chism had a big game with three touchdowns. He started the scoring off for the Panthers with a one-yard touchdown run after a[Read More…]
21 years after hantavirus
MEEKER | Twenty-one years ago, 18-year-old Annie Merriam had a summer job with the Division of Wildlife’s (DOW) youth and natural resources program and was planning for her senior year at Meeker High School. An athlete and musician in the high school band, she was looking forward to volleyball and[Read More…]
Meeker Mustangs host several home games
MEEKER | The second week of Mountain West Youth Football had the Mustangs hosting home games at Starbuck Stadium. The third/fourth grade Meeker Gold team took to the field first against a tough Rifle opponent. Looking to avenge a loss last week by the Meeker Black team, the Gold squad produced[Read More…]
Obituary: Norma Lee Oldland
Norma Lee Oldland Nov. 26, 1928 ~ Sept. 12, 2019 Norma Lee Parkes Oldland passed away Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019, at Swedish Medical Center, Denver, Colorado. She enjoyed 90 years of good health and was still driving and playing bridge. Norma was born on a ranch near Nine Mile between[Read More…]
CNCC fall community classes
MEEKER | Fall classes are in process. Don’t miss out. Hand Writing Analysis—one day workshop, Saturday, Sept. 21. Digital Photography Workshop—Sept. 26 from 6-8 p.m. Fall should be a great time for gorgeous pictures. CPR/AED Certificate Training—Sept. 28 at 6 p.m. Social Media Marketing—Sept. 30, 10 a.m. to noon. Excel—great[Read More…]
BMS COWBOYS …
After game cancelations and changes the Barone Middle School Cowboys finally hit the football field. Seventh grade is 2-1 on the season and eighth grade is 1-1. Both teams played Wednesday defeating the Rifle Bears; then, with very little rest, they turned around and played Moffat County Bulldogs where seventh[Read More…]
Rangely junior high volleyball plays in Vernal, at home
RANGELY | Rangely junior high volleyball traveled to Vernal on Tuesday for a game. “This was a very competitive game for us,” said head coach Jimmie Mergelman. The girls played five games losing in the fifth with a score of 13-15. “A lot of good things happened, our serving was consistent,[Read More…]
Lady Cowboys 6-1 on the season …
With seven games completed for the season, Cowboy volleyball is ranked number three in class 2A and has a 6-1 record. The only loss suffered to the number three ranked 3A team, Cedaredge. Last weekend in a series of three games, the Cowboys dominated North Park and Vail Christian at[Read More…]
Busy weekend for lady Panthers
RANGELY | The lady Panthers had another busy weekend with three matches in as many days. The junior varsity team had a mixed start to their season losing to both Little Snake River Valley (Baggs, Wyoming) and South Park 2-0 but pulling out a win in the league match against[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: “Unedited. No filters.”
There’s a trend toward posting photos and tagging them “#nofilter” or “#noedits.” That’s great when it comes to photos, because who really cares if the colors of your sunset pic are orange or pink? But when it comes to words, filters are invaluable. Through a “workflow” accident last week, an[Read More…]
